China’s recent surge in respiratory diseases, driven by multiple circulating pathogens, appears to be waning. This winter season saw a significant increase in cases, particularly among young children, straining pediatric facilities in some regions. However, Mi Feng, spokesperson for the National Health Commission, provided encouraging news during a recent press conference. He stated that the...
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Shenzhen Businessman Sentenced to Life for Massive $15.2 Billion Fraud
In a landmark decision, Shenzhen businessman Zhou Shiping, chairman of Hongling Venture Capital Investment Co, has been sentenced to life imprisonment and lifetime political rights deprivation for orchestrating a monumental $15.2 billion fraud. This verdict, announced by the Guangdong High People’s Court on Thursday, marks the culmination of a multi-year investigation into Hongling’s illegal activities....
Construction Accident Claims Six Lives in Guizhou
A tragic accident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Xishui County, Zunyi City, Guizhou province, resulting in the collapse of a dust-proof color steel shed under construction at a building materials factory. As of 5 pm local time, official reports from the Xishui government confirmed six fatalities and three injuries. The injured are currently receiving treatment...
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to Open for Tourism Trial Operation on December 15
Get ready to experience the marvel of engineering and scenic beauty of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge! The much-anticipated trial operation for tourism starts on December 15, 2023. Ticket Information: How to Book Your Tour: Eligibility: Route and Duration: A Unique Experience: This trial operation offers a fantastic opportunity to: Don’t miss this chance to be...
Guangzhou Announces New Restrictions on Electric Vehicles in Public Spaces
Guangzhou will implement a new regulation on January 1, 2024, aimed at enhancing public safety and improving traffic flow in designated public areas. This regulation will prohibit the use of various motor and non-motor vehicles, including electric bicycles, regular bicycles, electric unicycles, and electric scooters, in the following locations: This restriction applies to all hours...
Shenzhen Nanshan Takes Flight with “Air Taxis”
Soaring above traffic congestion becomes a reality as Shenzhen’s Nanshan district introduces a novel commuting option: “air taxis.” The Lenovo Houhai Center Heliport and Urban Terminal recently opened its doors, marking the launch of Nanshan’s first Class A elevated heliport and urban terminal. Nanshan’s vibrant business and technology hub, home to many leading companies, faces...
Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge: A Modern Engineering Marvel
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge, a monumental infrastructure project, recently achieved a crucial milestone with the completion of its mainline. This 24-kilometer link, connecting the two cities across the Pearl River, is slated to open in 2024, drastically reducing travel time between them from two hours to just 30 minutes. This ambitious project comprises two bridges, two...
Scientists Discover Ancient Male Mosquitoes Also Sucked Blood
A team led by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Lebanese University has made a groundbreaking discovery that pushes back the fossil record of mosquitoes by nearly 30 million years and reveals a surprising truth: ancient male mosquitoes also sucked blood. Their findings, published in the journal Current Biology, showcase two exceptionally...
Groundbreaking Testing Platform to Revolutionize Offshore Wind Turbine Technology
A state-of-the-art ground transmission testing and research platform for offshore wind turbines is set to revolutionize China’s wind power technology, according to experts at a recent international wind power technology conference. The 40-megawatt wind turbine electrical and dynamic experimental platform, unveiled at the conference in Shantou, Guangdong province, marks a significant leap forward in China’s...
China’s Commitment to Meaningful Climate Action
The year 2023 stands as the hottest on record, marking a continuation of a sweltering trend that has witnessed an alarming surge in climate-related disasters. At COP28 in Dubai, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell lamented the world’s sluggish pace in addressing climate change, warning, “We are taking baby steps” when we need giant...